Roanoke River Lighthouse and Maritime Museum
History travels on the water. The RRL&MM’s mission is to collect, preserve, interpret and present the rich, diverse history of the Roanoke River and Albemarle Sound region. The RRL&MM is operated by the non-profit Washington County Waterways Commission.
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Open Wednesday through Saturday from 11a.m. until 3 p.m.
Fun Fact!
George Washington was one of the earliest proponents of maritime commerce in Northeastern North Carolina.
The Roanoke River Light Stations
In the 19th and early 20th centuries, waterways such as the Roanoke River were America’s highways, and beacons such as the Roanoke River Lighthouse were the traffic signals. For 100 years, a beacon in the Albemarle Sound at the mouth of the Roanoke River guided ships to and from Plymouth’s bustling waterfront.
Plymouth and the Underground Railroad
Water Street Landing Park overlooks the Roanoke River in downtown Plymouth, North Carolina. What is now the park once was part of one of the state’s busiest seaports.
Roanoke River Lighthouse and Maritime Museum
About Us
The Roanoke River Lighthouse and Maritime Museum serves a two-fold purpose: To collect, preserve, interpret and present the maritime history of the Roanoke River and Albemarle Sound, and provide a gathering place for public and private events.
The Dismal Swamp Canal and the Roanoke River Lightship
